If you were anywhere near the Minecraft or indie rock scene between 2020 and 2023, you knew Wilbur Soot. He was the face of the Dream SMP's most complex lore and the voice behind the skyrocketing band Lovejoy. But then, things got quiet. Really quiet. If you're looking for where Wilbur Soot is now in early 2026, the answer isn't a single "comeback" post, but a slow, controversial shift away from the spotlight he once owned.
He’s still around, technically. But the Wilbur Soot who pulled 200,000 live viewers on Twitch is basically a ghost.
The Shift From Streaming to Silence
For over a year, Wilbur’s main YouTube channel has looked like a digital museum. Most people remember him for his chaotic storytelling and those dry, British humor vlogs. Today, that side of his career is effectively on ice. He hasn't been a regular streamer for a long time.
Honestly, the transition started before the massive controversies of 2024. He’d already been pivoting toward music, telling fans he preferred the "rock star" life over the "content creator" grind. But the allegations from fellow creator Shubble (Shelby) changed the math. After his poorly received apology in early 2024, Wilbur mostly retreated from social media.
Where is Wilbur Soot Now?
As of 2026, Wilbur—real name Will Gold—is living in Brighton, England. While he’s largely abandoned his "WilburSoot" persona on Twitch and YouTube, he hasn't quit the public eye entirely. He just moved into a different room.
He’s focused almost 100% on Lovejoy. Despite the massive backlash and many fans swearing off his content, the band didn't break up. They’ve spent the last year touring and releasing new music, including the single "I’ll Look Good When I’m Sober." If you check Spotify, the numbers are still there. It’s a weird reality where his "influencer" career died, but his "musician" career is surviving on a dedicated, albeit smaller, core audience.
The Content Gap
- Twitch: His channel is a wasteland. He has nearly zero active subscribers compared to the tens of thousands he used to pull.
- YouTube: His main channel is inactive. He occasionally pops up in band-related vlogs or short clips, but the days of "Wilbur Soot" solo videos seem over.
- Social Media: He rarely posts personal updates. Most of his "appearances" are through Lovejoy's official accounts or grainy fan-captured footage from live shows.
The Elephant in the Room: The Allegations
You can't talk about where he is without talking about why he left. In early 2024, Alice (Shubble) shared deeply personal accounts of their past relationship, accusing Gold of biting her to the point of bruising and displaying manipulative behavior.
The fallout was nuclear.
Most of his long-time collaborators, like TommyInnit, Ph1LzA, and the rest of the "Sleepy Bois Inc," effectively distanced themselves. You don't see those massive crossovers anymore. The "Dream SMP" era didn't just end; it shattered. Many former fans now view his past content as "unwatchable." Gold’s only real statement was a tweet that many felt dodged the actual severity of the claims. He hasn't addressed it since, opting instead to wait for the "cancel culture" cycle to move on while he sticks to the music scene.
What’s Next for Will Gold?
Basically, he's bet everything on being a musician. It’s a gamble that seems to be working for him, at least financially. Lovejoy continues to book shows and record albums. For the people who only care about the riffs and don't follow "YouTube drama," he’s just another indie singer. For the Twitch community, however, he remains a persona non grata.
Recent reports from late 2025 and early 2026 show him engaging more with fans on niche platforms like Discord or in YouTube comments, hinting at new creative projects or even a return to his ARG (Alternate Reality Game) roots. But don't expect a return to the "Good Morning" tweets or the 10-hour Minecraft marathons. That version of Wilbur Soot is gone.
Actionable Insights for Following This Story:
- Check Lovejoy’s Official Channels: If you want to see what he’s actually doing today, the band's Instagram and YouTube are the only places he appears with any regularity.
- Monitor Secondary Channels: Small updates sometimes leak through "Wilbur Soot Extra" or fan-run update accounts, though these are increasingly rare.
- Look for Industry Shifts: Pay attention to festival lineups. Whether Wilbur is invited to major events (or remains restricted to his own headlining shows) is the best indicator of his current standing in the broader entertainment industry.